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Chapter 6.
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Developing a positive self-image Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time.
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In his career, he amassed an incredible 28 medals, with 23 of those being gold.
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He set all time Olympic records.
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Phelps did so over the course of four Olympic Games spanning 12 years.
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Phelps also overcame a lot of self-doubt along the way.
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When Phelps was younger, he was diagnosed with ADHD and told by his doctor that he would never amount to anything.
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Phelps' mom used this as motivation for him to succeed.
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Phelps' first coach didn't think he was good enough to make the Olympic team.
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This only made Phelps work harder, and he went on to prove his coach wrong by not only making the team, but becoming one of the most decorated Olympians of all time, Valentine 2019.
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Phelps said, You dream, you plan, you reach.
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There will be obstacles, there will be doubters, there will be mistakes, but with hard work, with belief, with confidence, and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.
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All of the best laid plans and systems will not serve you if you do not believe in your ability to accomplish your goals.
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Think back to your self-assessment from chapter 3.
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Do you regularly talk to yourself in a negative manner or a positive one?
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Everyone struggles with self-image, including Michael Phelps.
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No one is perfect and everyone will have their own insecurities.
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Phelps was able to overcome his doubts and achieve great things because he had a positive self-image.
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He believed in himself and his abilities even when others did not.
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If you struggle with self-image, there are things you can do to improve it.
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Talk to yourself in a positive manner.
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It can be difficult to have a positive self-image, but it is important.
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When you talk to yourself in a positive manner, you are more likely to believe in yourself and your abilities.
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You are also more likely to take action and achieve your goals.
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Focus on your positive qualities and what you have accomplished.
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Rather than your negative qualities or what you have not accomplished, it is important to be realistic, but it is also important to focus on the positive.
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Be accepting of yourself.
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You are not perfect and you never will be.
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Accepting yourself for who you are is an important part of having a positive self-image.
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Set realistic goals.
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If you set goals that are too high, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
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Set goals that are realistic and achievable.
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Work on your self-image every day.
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Just like anything else, it takes time and effort to improve your self-image.
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Work on it every day, even if it's just a little bit.
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Surround yourself with positive people.
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Being around positive people can help you see the good in yourself.
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Avoid comparisons.
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Comparing yourself to others is a surefire way to feel bad about yourself.
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Everyone is different and has their own unique qualities.
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Focus on your journey, not the destination.
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The destination is important, but it is not the only thing that matters.
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Focus on your journey and enjoy the process.
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Forgive your mistakes.
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We all make mistakes.
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What matters is how we learn from our mistakes and move on.
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Practice gratitude.
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Be thankful for what you have and where you are on your journey.
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Appreciate your accomplishments.
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Take the time to celebrate your accomplishments no matter how small.
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Stay positive when things get tough.
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Things will not always go your way.
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When things get tough, stay positive and trust in yourself.
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Be patient.
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Change does not happen overnight.
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It takes time to develop a positive self image.
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Be patient and trust in the process.
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Chapter 6.
00:00:01.280 --> 00:00:08.720
Developing a positive self-image Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time.
00:00:08.960 --> 00:00:15.359
In his career, he amassed an incredible 28 medals, with 23 of those being gold.
00:00:15.599 --> 00:00:18.000
He set all time Olympic records.
00:00:18.160 --> 00:00:23.600
Phelps did so over the course of four Olympic Games spanning 12 years.
00:00:23.839 --> 00:00:28.000
Phelps also overcame a lot of self-doubt along the way.
00:00:28.160 --> 00:00:34.799
When Phelps was younger, he was diagnosed with ADHD and told by his doctor that he would never amount to anything.
00:00:34.960 --> 00:00:38.320
Phelps' mom used this as motivation for him to succeed.
00:00:38.479 --> 00:00:42.560
Phelps' first coach didn't think he was good enough to make the Olympic team.
00:00:42.799 --> 00:00:53.520
This only made Phelps work harder, and he went on to prove his coach wrong by not only making the team, but becoming one of the most decorated Olympians of all time, Valentine 2019.
00:00:53.679 --> 00:00:57.759
Phelps said, You dream, you plan, you reach.
00:00:58.000 --> 00:01:10.079
There will be obstacles, there will be doubters, there will be mistakes, but with hard work, with belief, with confidence, and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.
00:01:10.319 --> 00:01:17.280
All of the best laid plans and systems will not serve you if you do not believe in your ability to accomplish your goals.
00:01:17.599 --> 00:01:20.879
Think back to your self-assessment from chapter 3.
00:01:21.120 --> 00:01:26.000
Do you regularly talk to yourself in a negative manner or a positive one?
00:01:26.319 --> 00:01:29.680
Everyone struggles with self-image, including Michael Phelps.
00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:33.519
No one is perfect and everyone will have their own insecurities.
00:01:33.760 --> 00:01:39.359
Phelps was able to overcome his doubts and achieve great things because he had a positive self-image.
00:01:39.519 --> 00:01:43.680
He believed in himself and his abilities even when others did not.
00:01:43.840 --> 00:01:48.239
If you struggle with self-image, there are things you can do to improve it.
00:01:48.480 --> 00:01:50.640
Talk to yourself in a positive manner.
00:01:50.879 --> 00:01:54.719
It can be difficult to have a positive self-image, but it is important.
00:01:54.959 --> 00:02:01.280
When you talk to yourself in a positive manner, you are more likely to believe in yourself and your abilities.
00:02:01.519 --> 00:02:05.359
You are also more likely to take action and achieve your goals.
00:02:05.680 --> 00:02:09.759
Focus on your positive qualities and what you have accomplished.
00:02:09.919 --> 00:02:18.479
Rather than your negative qualities or what you have not accomplished, it is important to be realistic, but it is also important to focus on the positive.
00:02:18.639 --> 00:02:20.400
Be accepting of yourself.
00:02:20.639 --> 00:02:23.120
You are not perfect and you never will be.
00:02:23.360 --> 00:02:28.080
Accepting yourself for who you are is an important part of having a positive self-image.
00:02:28.319 --> 00:02:29.840
Set realistic goals.
00:02:30.080 --> 00:02:34.560
If you set goals that are too high, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
00:02:34.800 --> 00:02:37.759
Set goals that are realistic and achievable.
00:02:38.080 --> 00:02:41.120
Work on your self-image every day.
00:02:41.360 --> 00:02:46.080
Just like anything else, it takes time and effort to improve your self-image.
00:02:46.240 --> 00:02:49.520
Work on it every day, even if it's just a little bit.
00:02:49.759 --> 00:02:52.080
Surround yourself with positive people.
00:02:52.319 --> 00:02:56.719
Being around positive people can help you see the good in yourself.
00:02:57.039 --> 00:02:58.800
Avoid comparisons.
00:02:59.039 --> 00:03:03.759
Comparing yourself to others is a surefire way to feel bad about yourself.
00:03:04.000 --> 00:03:07.439
Everyone is different and has their own unique qualities.
00:03:07.759 --> 00:03:10.879
Focus on your journey, not the destination.
00:03:11.120 --> 00:03:15.039
The destination is important, but it is not the only thing that matters.
00:03:15.199 --> 00:03:18.400
Focus on your journey and enjoy the process.
00:03:18.639 --> 00:03:20.240
Forgive your mistakes.
00:03:20.479 --> 00:03:21.680
We all make mistakes.
00:03:21.840 --> 00:03:25.280
What matters is how we learn from our mistakes and move on.
00:03:25.520 --> 00:03:27.120
Practice gratitude.
00:03:27.360 --> 00:03:31.039
Be thankful for what you have and where you are on your journey.
00:03:31.280 --> 00:03:33.039
Appreciate your accomplishments.
00:03:33.280 --> 00:03:37.199
Take the time to celebrate your accomplishments no matter how small.
00:03:37.439 --> 00:03:39.599
Stay positive when things get tough.
00:03:39.840 --> 00:03:42.000
Things will not always go your way.
00:03:42.159 --> 00:03:45.759
When things get tough, stay positive and trust in yourself.
00:03:46.080 --> 00:03:46.879
Be patient.
00:03:47.120 --> 00:03:49.520
Change does not happen overnight.
00:03:49.680 --> 00:03:52.479
It takes time to develop a positive self image.
00:03:52.639 --> 00:03:55.199
Be patient and trust in the process.
